Sonja Park
Bio
Zonja began her hairdressing journey over 30 years ago as a salon apprentice. During this time Sonja received the Red Seal in Cosmetology which provided Sonja the opportunity to work abroad in Wales, UK. Sonja has worked with a local theatre company, organized fashion shows, and in 2008 stepped into salon ownership by opening a boutique salon.
With a passion to learn and grow Sonja completed the PIPD Provincial Instructors Diploma and in early 2023, Sonja joined the VIU hairdressing team as a Front-End Instructional Assistant/Instructor. Sonja loves being part of the team at VIU and sharing her knowledge, experience, and fun facts to eager learners coming into the amazing industry. When Sonja is away from the salon, she loves gardening, paddle boarding and spending time with her grand animals. Sonja's moto is when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.